The sum of 3 sixteens and 2 nines

What is the meaning of the word checking as it is used in this sentence from the second paragraph of the passage?

Read the sentence from barrio boy by ernesto galarza. "now, ernesto, you are the man of the family. you will take care of your mother until we are together in sacramento. which statement best describes the figurative language used in these sentences? a simile is used to compare ernesto to a man. a simile is used to paint a picture of family life. a metaphor is used to compare a man and his family. a metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.

This passage contains repeated allusions to all the following except. a.sailing b.suitors c.hunting d.dreams